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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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